FIVE TOP THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY IN AN #INTERVIEW...

 

1. "Sorry the traffic was bad".

2. "How did you get your job?"

3. "I don't know".

4. "No, I don't have any questions".

5. " What is the salary for this position ?".

See more in-depth details on why these five points are something you should never say in an interview on LEVO career advice.  

FAMOUS #CHARLES DICKENS QUOTE...

LAWYERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS...

As a result of research with members in late 2014, a number of changes are being implemented to update the long-standing Lawyers For Your Business (LFYB) scheme and migrate it online.

The scheme is aimed at smaller firms and sole practitioners who would like help in generating new business enquiries from start-up, small and medium sized businesses.

The Law Society stated that they are currently migrating LFYB online into Find a Solicitor to display the logo on member firms profile pages and in search results pages. Search functionality is being upgraded to enable business owners to filter results to only display LFYB members or find their nearest LFYB member by searching against specific areas of practice.

Improved marketing will include paid search campaigns and extending work with third party referrers, for example Barclays Bank, who already introduce LFYB as part of their business start-up package'.

JUSTICE DENIED - EXTRAORDINARY MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE BOOK REVIEW..

An extraordinary book of extraordinary miscarriages of justice. 

What happens when forensic science fails, police slip up, witnesses lie and even judges pervert the course of justice? 

Some amazing real life facts in this Justice Denied by James Morton available from Amazon.

'This shocking 'manual of injustice' exposes convictions and acquittals as a result of the chicanery of some forensic scientist, over-zealous or negligent police officers under pressure to results, incompetent lawyers, lying witnesses, bribed juries, judicial blunders and feeble politicians.....'

LARGE INSURANCE FIRM UNVEILS LEGAL ARM...

According to an article in The Law Gazette, one of UK's biggest insurers has announced its entry into the legal services market. LV=Legal Services will offer advice on wills, power of attorney, probate, conveyancing, personal injury and employment law.

The insurer has entered a partnership with national firm Lyons Davidson, which already has joint ventures with insurers Admiral and the AA. LV=Legal Services will be accessible through an online quotation system, where consumers can enter their details and requirements, securing an upfront fixed quote for the service they require.

UPDATE ON CONVEYANCING QUALITY...

An update from The Law Society on Conveyancing Quality.

A consultation process with accredited practices and key stakeholders, including lenders and the Council of Mortgage Lenders was undertaken during 2015.

The review sought feedback on proposed changes to the accreditation in five areas, which will be implemented in stages in 2016.

Accreditation will still be awarded for 12 months, but will follow a three year assessment cycle to mirror Lexcel. Practices will submit a full application in year one and complete a reduced re-accreditation process in years two and three.

Mandatory training will be simplified - new starters will now only complete two modules and existing staff will continue to complete two update training modules per year. Desk based assessments will monitor and enforce adoption of the conveyancing protocol to help increase the level of quality and achieve more consistency amongst accredited practices. Best practice guidance will be provided to help firms improve levels of customer service and adhere to the clients service charter.

THE LAW SOCIETY'S ACCREDITED CHILDREN LAW UPDATE...

According to The Law Society's update on accreditations - a consultation process with accredited individuals was undertaken during 2015. The review sought feedback on proposed changes to the accreditation in four areas, which will be completed by the end of December 2015.

Pre-requisite knowledge for accreditation has been updated to reference Welsh law and changes arising from the Children and Families Act 2014. The same assessment process will now be used for local authority and private practitioner applicants.

Case reports at initial accreditation have been replaced by the drafting of a skeleton argument/position statement and a case study exercise at interview. Re- accreditation is now based on the completion of an unseen case study and submission of two case reports related to care proceedings.

Individuals who held the adult party accreditation will be transferred to the Family Law Advanced accreditation under transitional arrangements.